The wedding day is one of the most special days in anyone’s life. It is a day you’d never want to compromise in any way. Everything should be perfect from the venue to the roses, from the tables to the music. And of course, the wedding jewelry is at the top of the list. Next…
Gold bullion is the general term designating gold bars, coins and rounds. There are many bullion products serving different purposes. The biggest and heaviest bars are mainly used in industry, investment and jewelry. The small pieces like gold coins and short bars are used for souvenirs, gifting and investing in little amounts. Gold coins National…
Had there been just one kind of gold, life would be much easier. However, that would diminish combinations and leave less space for creativity! Gold jewelry comes in many varieties, such as yellow gold, rose gold and white gold. It also has different karat grades for different purity levels. 100% pure yellow gold is 24k…
Brass jewelry offers a shiny gold like look at an affordable price, which leads to a place in many jewelry lovers’ collection. However, these shiny pieces have many characteristics that should be considered. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is used to make all sorts of items from musical instruments to household…
Palladium and white gold are two prominent white metals for engagement rings. They have similar colors and shines. They are both precious metals. Deciding between them is non-trivial because of this high level of closeness. Is Platinum better than white gold? Is Palladium a good metal for wedding rings? These are two of the top…
You might think silver jewelry is 100% pure and sterling is just another name for it. Well, that’s not the case! Fine silver is 99.9% pure. The small 0.1% part comes from trace elements. Sterling silver, or 925 silver, is an alloy with 92.5% purity. The remaining 7.5% often comes from copper, zinc or nickel,…
Palladium 500 is 50%, while palladium 950 is 95% rich in palladium. These palladium alloys carry the jewelry stamps 500 and 950 respectively for identification. Palladium is a popular jewelry metal, especially for engagement rings. It is widely accepted as precious metal with gold, silver and platinum. With bright whiteness, it is highly attractive to…
